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How to Resolve Problems in Assisted Living: Part 2 12 Feb 2011 | 12:31 pm
New residents of assisted living facilities often encounter minor problems when they first move in. For these types of issues, it takes time, patience and sometimes direct confrontation in order to re...
How to Resolve Assisted Living Problems: Part 1 5 Feb 2011 | 12:51 pm
For some, making the move to assisted living is an easy transition. But for most new residents of assisted living communities, there’s a period of adjustment as they get used to new routines, new rule...
What Is a Resident or Family Council? 29 Jan 2011 | 03:21 pm
Most assisted living facilities have resident councils and many have family councils. As you might assume, the former is made up solely of residents and the latter comprises family members of resident...
Ask the Expert: Resident Input on Activities, Meals and House Rules 20 Jan 2011 | 11:16 am
Q: How much input do assisted living residents have with regard to activities, meals and house rules? The quick answer: it depends where you go. One of the growing trends in senior care—particularly ...
Ask the Expert: Direct Care Workers for Assisted Living 13 Jan 2011 | 07:17 am
Q. What does the law say about how many direct care workers there should be on duty for each resident in an assisted living facility? A. The short answer to your question is this: it depends on where...
Ask the Expert: Assisted Living Home Care Philosophies 5 Jan 2011 | 03:15 pm
Q. Do assisted living homes have different philosophies of care? Which is best for me? A. Yes, many assisted living homes develop independent philosophies of care based on core values and principles,...
Q: What is the assessment process when one applies for admittance into an assisted living facility? 23 Dec 2010 | 12:21 pm
What can you expect when you apply for admittance to an assisted living facility? Senior care expert Nikki Jong provides some insights. Q: What is the assessment process when one applies for admittan...
How to Pay for Assisted Living 18 Dec 2010 | 03:11 pm
One of the most common misconceptions that people have about assisted living services is how to pay for them. Many people mistakenly think that assisted living facilities accept Medicare, or that the ...
Expert Q&A: How Do I Know if Independent Living Is Right for My Mom? 14 Dec 2010 | 09:00 pm
What does “independent living” mean, and when should a senior consider it? Our senior care expert Nikki Jong answers another round of Q&A. Q: How do I know if independent living is right for my mom? ...
Alzheimer’s Care for Families: Why Does Wandering Occur? 10 Dec 2010 | 01:13 pm
There are a number of reasons that cause Alzheimer’s patients to wander. Like any repetitive behavior, wandering is usually triggered by some type of motivation, whether it’s the desire to seek out a ...
